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Respiratory Therapy Technician at Highline College
If you plan to study Respiratory Therapy Technician, consider the program at Highline College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Highline College is in Des Moines, WA.
Online Class Availability at Highline College
Many students take online classes at Highline College. Among 5,592 students, 2,081 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,915 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Therapy Technician Rankings at Highline College
Use these rankings to compare Highline College’s Respiratory Therapy Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Respiratory Therapy Technician Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Therapy Technician program at Highline College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Respiratory Therapy Technician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.